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New Business Representative


Richardson, TX

Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Company


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Career Field Operations, Customer Service
Insurance Discipline Life and Health
Relocation Assistance Not Available
Job Duration Full Time
Salary Offered $25,000 - $40,000/ year


Overview of Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Company
With more than 35 years experience, Fort Dearborn Life is among the country's leading providers of group life insurance programs. Licensed in 49 states (not including New York), the District of Columbia and both the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, Fort Dearborn Life markets and administers group life, long- and short-term disability and dental insurance products, as well as fixed and index annuity products. Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Company of New York was formed on July 1, 2007 and is a subsidiary of Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Company. Operating only in the state of New York, Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Company of New York will market and administer group term life, long- and short-term disability, Disability Benefits Law (DBL), group dental and fixed annuities.

Our corporate home office is located in Downers Grove, Illinois, with administrative offices in Cleveland, Ohio, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Richardson, Texas. We also have sales offices located throughout the country.

Requisition #: 045087
Title: New Business Rep
Location: Richardson, TX

Essential Job Functions – New Business Rep, Richardson, Texas
Under supervision, this position is responsible for evaluating, coding and issuing new business for individual life and annuity. Accountable for customer inquiries, account updates, and product/form inquiries. Provide written and verbal correspondence to address specific needs.

Other duties include:
• Review applications and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Interpret multiple benefit plans
• Verify Agent information for AML training and ensure commissions paid correctly.
• Verify coverage eligibility and if underwriting must be completed.
• Assemble contract/policy based on pertinent state guidelines for mailing to Agent of client
• Perform follow-up calls to other companies for status of transfer.
• Respond to all written correspondence and telephone inquiries regarding various products from clients.
• Process reissues, alterations and conversions and verify that all activities are completed in an accurate manner.
• Process spousal continuations and not-takens.
• Learn different products and services offered and acquire the knowledge as to the impacts to other areas prior to taking action or making decisions.
• Prepare written correspondence to address specific needs.
• Provide administrative support to divisional teams.

Job Requirements – New Business Rep, Richardson, Texas
The selected candidate will meet the following criteria:
• High School degree or GED.
• One year related experience in a high volume setting.
• Interpersonal skills with emphasis on team environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Organizational skills.
• Detailed oriented.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communications skills.
• PC proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Lotus Notes, and Internet.
• Project a positive and professional image.

Generous Benefits at Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Company
At Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Company you’ll enjoy an array of generous benefits to include:
• Medical Insurance, including Vision
• Dental Insurance
• Prescription Drug Program
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Travel / Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Pension Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bereavement Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Access to Credit Unions
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Long Term Care
• Employee Bonus Programs

Please reference job number 045087.Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.



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